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All supporting documents MUST be either uploaded via the 'Application Status' from the online applications system (PAC) or posted to the Postgraduate Applications Centre, 1 Courthouse Square, Galway, Ireland.

Copies of official transcripts of results for all qualifications listed in your application. Original Transcripts will be requested at course registration in September.

Transcripts of results in languages other than English should be accompanied by a translation into English PLUS a copy of the original certificate indicating the award.

It is expected that most students will apply before they have completed their final examinations. Such applications will be assessed on their previous results, and may be offered a conditional scholarship. Students who are offered a conditional scholarship must provide their final results and a copy of their diploma/full certified transcript by June 30th 2013, and will be notified within 10 working days of final acceptance if they meet the conditions or rejection of they do not.

There is no template for the letters of reference. Referees are free to write the letters in whatever format they wish. However these letters should include the referees signature, be presented on headed paper and bear an official stamp/seal.

Information relating to individuals (personal data) is collected and used in accordance with Directive 95/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 October 1995 on "the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data"

The names of all successful candidates will be published on the course website

You can apply for the programme without your English Language certificate but you take the test and upload your score to PAC before the application closing date or you cannot be offered a place on the course.

All applicants who require a visa to study in France, Ireland or Scotland will be required to have an English Language Certificate for immigration purposes. It is a criteria of the Programme that applicants hold a English Language Competency Certificate i.e. IELTS, TOEFL PBT, TOEFL IBT, or PTE if English is not your native language. The Certificate must be uploaded to PAC before the closing date for applications or your application will be considered incomplete.

Graduates will be equally suited to a career in research where they will develop new techniques for developing more dependable software, or a career in industry where they will develop dependable industrial strength software.

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Academic Queries should be directed to the programme director at each university site as listed below. Administration related queries should be directed to Ms Heather Meldrum, the Student Support Co-Ordinator for the DESEM programme. She may be contacted as follows: